Maat
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Hi there,
I am in the process of fitting another engine in my D2 (1999 Td5) and it is now resting on the engine mounts, bolt holes at the back aligned with the ones on the bell housing, however the engine and the gearbox are about 1cm apart.
Trying to bring them closer by slowly doing in the bolts is no help, I can feel resistance and I don't want to force it. Also, engine stops turning then. I tried rocking the gearbox about from underneath the car whilst someone is pushing the engine inwards with a long prybar but that's no help either. I feel like it should come together easily.
Looking through the inspection hole in the bellhousing, I can see that the flexplate and torque converter are touching already, so I assume it's the TC that should go further in on the main shaft of the gearbox. I am worried about damaging the splines or the oil pump.
Some more info, I have not yet aligned and bolted in the flexplate to the TC, and TC was fitted before putting the engine in. I thought I already fitted it all the way in.
Any ideas, much appreciated.
Matt
I am in the process of fitting another engine in my D2 (1999 Td5) and it is now resting on the engine mounts, bolt holes at the back aligned with the ones on the bell housing, however the engine and the gearbox are about 1cm apart.
Trying to bring them closer by slowly doing in the bolts is no help, I can feel resistance and I don't want to force it. Also, engine stops turning then. I tried rocking the gearbox about from underneath the car whilst someone is pushing the engine inwards with a long prybar but that's no help either. I feel like it should come together easily.
Looking through the inspection hole in the bellhousing, I can see that the flexplate and torque converter are touching already, so I assume it's the TC that should go further in on the main shaft of the gearbox. I am worried about damaging the splines or the oil pump.
Some more info, I have not yet aligned and bolted in the flexplate to the TC, and TC was fitted before putting the engine in. I thought I already fitted it all the way in.
Any ideas, much appreciated.
Matt